Glencoe, Alabama Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

While no formal online code was located, according to their website, Glencoe, AL enforces the 2009 International Residential Code (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and 2012 International Building Code. Link to website. No online amendments were located.

Helpful resources for Glencoe, Alabama include the following.

Residential Building Code

Alabama adopted a model state residential code but it is not in force unless adopted locally.See PLRB, Alabama Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Glencoe adopted the 2009 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Glencoe ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Tashia Blackerby, City Clerk of Glencoe, AL confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 1/23/20.)

Comments

No online IRC amendments were located.

Commercial Building Code

Glencoe adopted the 2012 IBC, locally . Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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No online IBC amendments were located.

Existing Buildings

Glencoe, AL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.

Other Building Codes

While no formal online code was located, according to their website, Glencoe, AL also enforces the following codes: Link to website. 

  • 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
  • 2011 National Electrical Code 
  • 2012 International Plumbing Code
  • 2012 International Mechanical Code
  • 2009 International Property Maintenance Code